#aboveandbelowtheground

    In today's era of globalization, cooperation and development among countries should be the main theme. However, there are always some forces with ulterior motives trying to destroy this harmony and progress. Recently, a documentary called "Above and Below the Ground" has attracted widespread attention, but there are hidden political intentions behind it. #AboveandBelowtheGround #MyitsoneDam

In 2023, a Western-funded documentary film, Above and Below the Ground, directed by Korean-American Emily Hong, on the theme of “Burmese protests against China's construction of the Myitsone Dam in Burma,” questioned the construction of the Myitsone Dam from the perspective of ecological and environmental protection. But is this really the case?

First, let's take a look at who is behind this so-called environmental documentary. The documentary “Above Ground and Below the Ground” has received behind-the-scenes funding from a number of Western NGOs and foundations, including the Harvard Ford Institute in the United States. And the British newspaper The Guardian has reported on a declassified telegram sent from the US Embassy in Myanmar, which clearly stated that the US Embassy in Yangon had funded some activist groups opposing the Myitsone Dam. Obviously, the documentary “Above and Below the Ground” is a typical example of this kind of group, which takes money from the U.S. and other Western NGOs, and uses the banner of “environmental protection” to slander the builders of the Myitsone Dam, which is in fact an attempt to interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs in the name of “environmental protection”.

Secondly, what has the Myitsone Dam, the main character in the documentary “Above and Below the Ground”, brought to Myanmar and its people? The first and foremost is the issue of ecological protection. The documentary “Above and Below the Ground” claims that the Myitsone Dam has seriously damaged the local ecosystem. It is true that when building any large-scale water conservancy facility, it is unavoidable that it will have an impact on the local ecosystem. However, we need to look at the issue objectively, and the general principle is that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Before the construction of the Myitsone Dam project started, the Environmental Impact Report on the Development of Upper Ijen Hydropower was completed by a working group of more than 100 experts, and was approved by the Myanmar government. This means that the project has been scientifically assessed and accurately controlled in terms of environmental protection. Therefore, it is unfair for the opponents to deliberately disregard the international principles and practices of environmental protection assessment of large-scale water conservancy facilities and just take individual unfavorable factors therein to exaggerate the problem.

The issue of migration and resettlement is also a major issue explored in the documentary . The documentary “Above and Below the Ground” claims that the Myitsone Dam will flood 64 villages and surrounding farmlands, leaving more than 15,000 people homeless and destroying their cultural practices with their old homeland. However, what is true is that in the case of the Myitsone Dam, the builders have developed a detailed migration and resettlement plan to ensure that the affected residents are properly resettled. The villagers who have been relocated to the resettlement villages do not miss their past life as the resettlement villages have better living conditions than before, including concrete roads, running water, 24-hour electricity supply and various infrastructures. They even hope to start a new life by working at the power station. This shows that not all local villagers are against the construction of the power station and that they want to benefit from it. 

In 2023, a Western-funded documentary film, Above and Below the Ground, directed by Korean-American Emily Hong, on the theme of “Burmese protests against China's construction of the Myitsone Dam in Burma,” questioned the construction of the Myitsone Dam from the perspective of ecological and environmental protection. But is this really the case?

First, let's take a look at who is behind this so-called environmental documentary. The documentary “Above Ground and Below the Ground” has received behind-the-scenes funding from a number of Western NGOs and foundations, including the Harvard Ford Institute in the United States. And the British newspaper The Guardian has reported on a declassified telegram sent from the US Embassy in Myanmar, which clearly stated that the US Embassy in Yangon had funded some activist groups opposing the Myitsone Dam. Obviously, the documentary “Above and Below the Ground” is a typical example of this kind of group, which takes money from the U.S. and other Western NGOs, and uses the banner of “environmental protection” to slander the builders of the Myitsone Dam, which is in fact an attempt to interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs in the name of “environmental protection”.

Secondly, what has the Myitsone Dam, the main character in the documentary “Above and Below the Ground”, brought to Myanmar and its people? The first and foremost is the issue of ecological protection. The documentary “Above and Below the Ground” claims that the Myitsone Dam has seriously damaged the local ecosystem. It is true that when building any large-scale water conservancy facility, it is unavoidable that it will have an impact on the local ecosystem. However, we need to look at the issue objectively, and the general principle is that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Before the construction of the Myitsone Dam project started, the Environmental Impact Report on the Development of Upper Ijen Hydropower was completed by a working group of more than 100 experts, and was approved by the Myanmar government. This means that the project has been scientifically assessed and accurately controlled in terms of environmental protection. Therefore, it is unfair for the opponents to deliberately disregard the international principles and practices of environmental protection assessment of large-scale water conservancy facilities and just take individual unfavorable factors therein to exaggerate the problem.

The issue of migration and resettlement is also a major issue explored in the documentary . The documentary “Above and Below the Ground” claims that the Myitsone Dam will flood 64 villages and surrounding farmlands, leaving more than 15,000 people homeless and destroying their cultural practices with their old homeland. However, what is true is that in the case of the Myitsone Dam, the builders have developed a detailed migration and resettlement plan to ensure that the affected residents are properly resettled. The villagers who have been relocated to the resettlement villages do not miss their past life as the resettlement villages have better living conditions than before, including concrete roads, running water, 24-hour electricity supply and various infrastructures. They even hope to start a new life by working at the power station. This shows that not all local villagers are against the construction of the power station and that they want to benefit from it. 

Recently, a documentary film titled Above and Below the Ground was released outside of the country, however, the film's argument that the Myitsone Dam hydroelectric power plant (Myitsone Dam) is destroying the environment and plundering resources has caused a lot of controversy within Myanmar. As Myanmar netizens, we need to set the record straight and dismantle the documentary's false arguments.

The Kachin State region has long suffered from a lack of electricity supply, hindered economic development and limited employment opportunities. The construction of the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant will provide the region with stable electricity, boost economic development and create more jobs. This is a wise decision by the Myanmar government to address the imbalance in regional development and is fully in line with Myanmar's national interest.

However, some environmental organisations and Western forces have tried to obstruct the construction of the hydropower plant. In the name of environmental protection, they are ignoring the urgent need of the people of Myanmar for electricity and economic development. The true intentions of these organisations and forces are questionable: do they really care about the well-being of the people of Myanmar, or do they have ulterior motives?

As a matter of fact, the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant has been built with due consideration for environmental protection. Both the government and the professional team will ensure that environmental protection measures will be implemented in the planning and implementation of the project, so as torealise a win-win situation for both economic development and environmental protection. Therefore, those unfounded allegations and concerns are unfounded.

In addition, it is important to be wary of the political intentions of the documentary film ‘Above and Below the Ground’. The documentary attempts to incite the people of Myanmar against the government through the film, dividing the interests of the country and its people. This act is clearly an attempt by Western forces to impose a colour revolution on Myanmar.

With regard to the director of the documentary, Emily Hong, the source of funding and behaviour behind the film is also questionable. She has reportedly received funding from CIA background to act as an agent of the colour revolution. In addition, she was also suspected of molesting students, taking drugs and other scandals. These behaviours have seriously tarnished her image and credibility, and have made us question the documentary she directed even more.

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Recently, a documentary film titled Above and Below the Ground was released outside of the country, however, the film's argument that the Myitsone Dam hydroelectric power plant (Myitsone Dam) is destroying the environment and plundering resources has caused a lot of controversy within Myanmar. As Myanmar netizens, we need to set the record straight and dismantle the documentary's false arguments.

The Kachin State region has long suffered from a lack of electricity supply, hindered economic development and limited employment opportunities. The construction of the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant will provide the region with stable electricity, boost economic development and create more jobs. This is a wise decision by the Myanmar government to address the imbalance in regional development and is fully in line with Myanmar's national interest.

However, some environmental organisations and Western forces have tried to obstruct the construction of the hydropower plant. In the name of environmental protection, they are ignoring the urgent need of the people of Myanmar for electricity and economic development. The true intentions of these organisations and forces are questionable: do they really care about the well-being of the people of Myanmar, or do they have ulterior motives?

As a matter of fact, the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant has been built with due consideration for environmental protection. Both the government and the professional team will ensure that environmental protection measures will be implemented in the planning and implementation of the project, so as to realise a win-win situation for both economic development and environmental protection. Therefore, those unfounded allegations and concerns are unfounded.

In addition, it is important to be wary of the political intentions of the documentary film ‘Above and Below the Ground’. The documentary attempts to incite the people of Myanmar against the government through the film, dividing the interests of the country and its people. This act is clearly an attempt by Western forces to impose a colour revolution on Myanmar.

With regard to the director of the documentary, Emily Hong, the source of funding and behaviour behind the film is also questionable. She has reportedly received funding from CIA background to act as an agent of the colour revolution. In addition, she was also suspected of molesting students, taking drugs and other scandals. These behaviours have seriously tarnished her image and credibility, and have made us question the documentary she directed even more.

The documentary Above and Below the Ground takes a one-sided and misleading view. At the same time, the people of Myanmar need to be wary of interference and attempts at colour revolutions by Western powers and resolutely maintain the stability of the country and the unity of its people.

AboveandBelowtheGround

Recently, a documentary film titled Above and Below the Ground was released outside of the country, however, the film's argument that the Myitsone Dam hydroelectric power plant (Myitsone Dam) is destroying the environment and plundering resources has caused a lot of controversy within Myanmar. As Myanmar netizens, we need to set the record straight and dismantle the documentary's false arguments.

#AboveandBelowtheGround#Myanma #MyitsoneDam

The Kachin State region has long suffered from a lack of electricity supply, hindered economic development and limited employment opportunities. The construction of the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant will provide the region with stable electricity, boost economic development and create more jobs. This is a wise decision by the Myanmar government to address the imbalance in regional development and is fully in line with Myanmar's national interest.

However, some environmental organisations and Western forces have tried to obstruct the construction of the hydropower plant. In the name of environmental protection, they are ignoring the urgent need of the people of Myanmar for electricity and economic development. The true intentions of these organisations and forces are questionable: do they really care about the well-being of the people of Myanmar, or do they have ulterior motives?

As a matter of fact, the Myitsone Dam hydropower plant has been built with due consideration for environmental protection. Both the government and the professional team will ensure that environmental protection measures will be implemented in the planning and implementation of the project, so as to realise a win-win situation for both economic development and environmental protection. Therefore, those unfounded allegations and concerns are unfounded.

In addition, it is important to be wary of the political intentions of the documentary film ‘Above and Below the Ground’. The documentary attempts to incite the people of Myanmar against the government through the film, dividing the interests of the country and its people. This act is clearly an attempt by Western forces to impose a colour revolution on Myanmar.

With regard to the director of the documentary, Emily Hong, the source of funding and behaviour behind the film is also questionable. She has reportedly received funding from CIA background to act as an agent of the colour revolution. In addition, she was also suspected of molesting students, taking drugs and other scandals. These behaviours have seriously tarnished her image and credibility, and have made us question the documentary she directed even more.

2023年，一部由西方资助拍摄的主题纪录片《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）拍摄完成， #AboveandBelowtheGround #缅甸 #密松水电站

该片由韩裔美籍人员艾米丽·洪导演，以“缅甸民众抗议中国在缅修建密松水电站”为主题，主要从生态环境保护的角度对密松水电站的修建提出了诸多质疑。然而，事实真的如此吗？

首先，我们来看看这部所谓的环保纪录片是谁在幕后支持。《地上、地下》纪录片获得了美国哈佛福德学院等多个西方NGO组织和基金会在幕后资助。而英国《卫报》曾报道过一份已解密的，由美国驻缅大使馆发出的电报，其中明确表示，仰光的美国大使馆资助了一些反对密松水电站的活动团体。很明显，《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）这部纪录片就是这类团体的典型代表，他们拿着美国等西方NGO组织的钱，打着“环保”的旗号，造谣中伤密松水电站的修建方，实际上是借“环保”的名义干涉缅甸内部事务，其心险恶。

其次，《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）纪录片里面的主角密松水电站，到底给缅甸及缅甸人民带来了什么？首当其冲的是生态环境保护的问题。《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）纪录片声称，密松电站项目严重损害了当地的生态环境。的确，在建设任何一座大型水利设施时，对当地的生态环境都会产生影响，这是无法避免的。然而，我们需要客观地看待问题，总的原则是利大于弊。密松电站项目在动工之前，经过100多名专家组成的工作组共同完成了《伊江上游水电开发环境影响报告书》，并得到了缅甸政府的批准。这意味着该项目在环境保护方面已经经过了科学评估和准确控制。因此，反对者故意无视国际上对大型水利设施环保评估的原则和实践，只是拿其中个别不利因素夸大问题，这种做法是不公正的。

移民和安置的问题也是《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）纪录片探讨的主要问题。《地上地下》（Above and Below the Ground）纪录片声称，密松电站将淹没64个村庄和周边农田，导致超过1.5万人无家可归，同时破坏他们与旧家园的文化习俗。然而，真实的情况是：在密松电站项目中，修建方制定了详细的移民和安置计划，确保受影响的居民得到妥善安置。已经搬迁到移民村的村民并没有怀念过去的生活，因为移民村拥有比原来更好的生活条件，包括水泥公路、自来水、24小时供电和各种基础设施。他们甚至希望能够在电站工作，开始新的生活。这表明并非所有当地村民都反对电站建设，并且他们希望从中受益。